How close is the Batman to the comics?

The closeness varies. Certain Batman films strive to be faithful replicas of the comics, while others reinterpret and modernize the story. It all comes down to the creative choices made by the filmmakers and the demands of the audience at the time of release.

It varies. Some aspects are very close, while others have notable differences.

It's quite close. The show captures the main elements and character traits from the comics, with some minor tweaks for TV adaptation.

It's quite close. The show tries to stick to the main plot and character traits from the comics.

Preacher is known for its relatively close adaptation to the comics. It does a good job of translating the story and characters from page to screen. There are a few changes here and there, but they don't significantly deviate from the source material and still manage to retain the charm of the comics.

It's quite close. There are some differences, but the main plot and characters are similar.

The Sandman sticks pretty closely to the comics. It keeps the essence and tone intact. There might be a few tweaks here and there to make it more suitable for the screen, but it remains a faithful adaptation.

It's moderately close. There are some similarities, but also noticeable differences.

It varies. Some aspects are very close, while others have significant differences.

Well, Batman's origin story often involves the trauma of witnessing his parents' murder. This event drove him to train and develop the skills and gadgets needed to become the Dark Knight.